Toxic Mining Legacy Focus of Meeting
From The Union:
“On Monday, Nov. 4, regional experts will present information to the public about the impacts of historic mining pollution in our community. Specific sites in Nevada County that will be covered include Hirschman’s Pond, the Deer Creek Tribute Trail bridge site and Lonesome Lake on the San Juan Ridge, according to a news release issued by The Sierra Fund. …
“USGS recently completed an assessment of mine-related contaminants left over from historic mining activities on these properties and an evaluation of mercury levels in fish …”